This is my very first knife review, so any constructive criticisms are welcomed.
Today I got my Enlan EL-01BA from here: http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/207023330.html
The price was $13.79 including tracked shipping, but itās now $15.32; it was on 10% sale.
I was specifically looking for a black half-serrated blade, and aliexpress had one cheaper than in eBay.
Ordered: Nov. 17, 2012
Shipped: Nov. 19, 2012
Delivered: Nov. 28, 2012
Specs:
The packaging was the usual Chinese packaging, the one we get from DX, Tmart, etc.
Lets have a lookā¦
Front:
Back:
With a ruler:
Opened:
With a ruler:
The build quality was excellent with no flaws at all.
Felt quite solid in the hand especially with he hefty 150g weight. (according to specs.)
I donāt have a scale right now, so Iāll update this measurement later.
Time to put on the macro lens!
Enlan logo & model:
With a ruler:
Precise serrations with no flaws at all.
Back:
The blade material is 8Cr13MoV, which has a composition of 0.8% carbon and 13% chrome.
Edge:
Didnāt do anything serious with the blade, so I canāt say anything about the real hardness yet.
Liner Lock:
I found the lock to be very stiff, so it sometimes hurts to push the liner to close the blade.
Canāt close it with one hand, or is my thumb just not strong enough?
Clip:
While taking photos, I just noticed that the clip paint was starting to chip off.
Otherwise, itās very solid and is great for EDC.
Pivot Screw:
Enlan uses a stupid proprietary pivot screw and sells custom screwdrivers for $10. No thanks.
If anyone has any alternatives, please let me know!
Thumbs up!
+Solid knife overall, weighing a hefty 150 grams.
+No production blemishes at all, very clean and well made.
+Half-serrated design allows versatile operation.
+Great handle grip, feels nice to hold.
+Well made clip for EDC
Thumbs down!
-Stiff liner that makes closing the knife uncomfortable.
-Ridiculous proprietary pivot screw, canāt adjust at all.
Overall, Iām very pleased with this purchase. For $15 including registered shipping, this knife will start you off on the right foot if youāre getting into knives like me. If you already have many, this one is certainly the one you should look at.
Hope I helped, and again, please leave any constructive criticism for improvement.
Cheers!